Play and Early Childhood Development

This authoritative book provides a thorough awareness and a thoughtful appreciation of children's play for prospective teachers in early childhood education programs. The many rates of the adult are discussed: preschool teachers, day care specialists, inservice professionals, children's librarians, hospital play group leaders, and parents. A highly informative and useful reference, the Second Edition includes updated coverage on play research, especially with respect to classical and contemporary theories of play.Johnson, James E. is the author of 'Play and Early Childhood Development' with ISBN 9780673182036 and ISBN 0673182037.